Hill End Outdoor Education Centre

For 100 years, Hill End has provided exciting outdoor experiences that connect people with nature.

A visit to this much-loved outdoor education centre has made a lasting impression on generations of children from Oxfordshire and beyond – estimated at least a million people and counting!

We are inviting our community to enjoy a guided tour of our stunning grounds and wonderful heritage buildings, not normally open to the public.

We will also visit the wonderful 1930s High Dormitory, still used for residential trips today (and perhaps the odd midnight feast...) and discover a century of education immersed in nature.

About Hill End

Hill End was established in the 1920s as a pioneering outdoor school by the philanthropic ffennell family. They brought the first schools to the countryside by charabanc, starting back in 1926 when the children from West Oxford Elementary School visited for picnics and outdoor activities.

Of course Hill End is still providing those amazing experiences and creating new memories today – we welcomed around 24,000 visitors last year. We stay true to our founding legacy and work with a hugely diverse range of schools and charities to target those who need this most.

Timings

Sunday 13 September:

1030-1130

Location & directions

The Hill End Outdoor Education Centre, Eynsham Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 9NJ

Contact on day:

Anna Clark

Telephone number:

+441865242918

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Booking for this event is required. Please book online here: TBC My organisation will be taking its own bookings via our website or Eventbrite Bookings for our event will open in the week of 24th August 2026.

Booking opens:

24 Aug 2026 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

Hill End is a large natural landscape with a variety of path surfaces. The bottom of the site where the tour starts is fairly flat and accessible with access to disabled toilets. The middle and top of the site is uphill with more uneven surfaces and unfortunately may not be suitable for with walking difficulties or accessibility needs.

Additional information

The tour provided is not targeted at children, however the Hill End site is designed for children! Families are welcome to come along and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.

Max number of people:

30

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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